US Bridges

SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek

Fair

Pike County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S of Langley · Structure no. 000000000005344

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 369 - 03 - 5.45
CrossesLittle Blocker Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Langley
RouteState Highway 369
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.30885, -93.83894
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2018)
Projected traffic752 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 369 - 03 - 5.45 over Little Blocker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.